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If not taken care of skin can become severely dehydrated, with Flakiness, tightness, and rough texture, despite the oiliness,even oily skin can be dehydrated. to maintain beautiful skin is having an excellent routine with the best skin care products that suits your skin to keep it glowing, healthy, and balanced.Lately i have started to focus a bit more on skin care products then makeup and i tried a lot of new things some proved amazing and some made my skin worse.So, with the end of the year Below are some of my most favorite skin care products from 2017. For reference i have oily sensitive skin.
BEST CLEANSER
Boscia Detoxifying Black Cleanser
This cleanser provides a deep cleansing with a touch of black charcoal, while vitamin C and licorice root extract brighten the skin. This is one of the best skin care products for oily skin because it is somehow able to tighten and minimize the pores, while leaving the cleansed skin otherwise soft and hydrated. It will remove a full face of make up. My skin felt great after using, and it would clear up any oncoming breakouts.
BEST DAILY EXOFLIANT
Dermalogica Daily Superfoliant
The baby-fine powder exfoliator is mixed with water into a paste and massaged onto skin to refine texture without friction and mop up environmental pollution with activated charcoal. Rice bran extract and niacinamide ensure skin isn’t irritated. Makes my skin feel squeaky clean and super smooth! Any breakouts that may appear are zapped the next morning after using this. Skin appears extra bright and healthy.
BEST TONER
Kiehl's Rare Earth Pore Refining Tonic
It actually does helps with my pores. Ive also seen a reduction in redness and acne breakouts (im very prone to breaking out in cystic acne). It has also controlled my oil significantly.The toner has a wonderful effect on my skin. It seems to pick up and wipe away the dirt and oil well, and it does have a "pore refining" effect from the finely milled clay particles. The toner is superb, in that it doesn't feel like it has left something heavy on my skin or create a rebound effect with the feeling of more oil on my face.
BEST DAY TIME MOISTRUIZER
La Roche-Posay Double Repair Moisturizer UV
I absolutely love this moisturizer for my sensitive, oily skin because it is lightweight, yet effective. It sinks in quickly, leaving my skin smooth, not greasy. I typically have a very difficult time finding moisturizers that don't leave my skin shiny and slick after application. This one makes my skin soft without feeling heavy in the least. If you share my skin type, I think you'd really find this product to be useful and helpful. It hasn't caused any breakouts at all!
BEST ACNE SPOT TREATMENT (1)
Murad Acne Spot Fast Fix Treatment
Feel a pimple coming on? Murad's Acne Spot Treatment is made from a powerful blend of sulfur and salicylic acids that demolishes any chance of acne taking its full form. Bonus: It won't dry out your skin in the process. This is a great product, the best spot treatment I've ever used. It doesn't make your pimples to go away in one night but it reduces the redness and relieves the pain. it ALSO works for cystic pimples.
BEST ACNE SPOT TREATMENT (2)
Kiehl's Dermatologist Solutions Breakout Control Targeted Acne Spot Treatment
It worked wonders deep within my skin to clear my spots.This product does wonders for a quick fix, and by quick fix i mean barely any acne. This is the only acne spot treatment.This is a sulfur based spot treatment, it is different than your salicylic acid or drug store, the thought is that adult acne is different. I am sure that this would work wonders for some people, and at time it really reduced my active pimples.
BEST NIGHT TIME MOISTURIZER
Origins High Potency Night-A-Mins Mineral-Enriched Renewal Cream
Origins holds the key to a good night's beauty sleep, filled with night-a-mins (do you get it?), moisture, and calming aromas to lull you to sleep. It has a mousse texture at first but when you work it on your face it melts and gets absorbed rather quickly. It leaves the skin feeling like silk, I'm not exaggerating.Helps to repair and hydrate cells, damaged skin wakes up healthy.
BEST EYE CREAM
Origins Refreshing Eye Cream to Brighten and DePuff
Origins' eye cream is a wake-up call, made with coffee beans, magnolia extract, and ginseng to kick-start eye energy before the day begins. First time I've tried this eye cream and this is wonderful. It instantly perks up my whole eye area , brightens it, smooths it out and it looks radiant. I really like the texture. It has a very tiny shimmer which helps illuminate the under-eye area.Used daily this eye cream is a miracle worker. Brightens, gets rid of grey bags, and all puffiness gone! I can't imagine not having it with me.
BEST FACE OIL (All skin types)
Trilogy Rose Hip oil
Trilogy uses only plant based ingredients that will restore the natural health and glow of your skin.
This oil helps to reduce lines, wrinkles and to smooth the skin add hydration. Containing Omega essential fatty acids, besides some antioxidants, this rejuvenating rosehip oil is destined for all skin types and may very well be the best organic face moisturizer.
BEST ANTI AGING
Vichy Liftactiv Serum 10 Supreme
This serum quenches skin and improves its texture, thanks to rhamnose, a plant sugar derived from silver birch trees, coupled with hyaluronic acid fragments that penetrate deep to activate the genes involved with skin rejuvenation and firming.I dont have signs of aging i have added it to prevent, i use it only few times a week.
BEST EXFOLIANT (WEEKLY)
Dr.Brandt PoreDermabrasion- send you pores to the shrink
I love this product! This has done wonders for my skin.It leaves your skin feeling soft and clean. I also love how smooth it makes your makeup look. It's one of the best exfoliators I have eve use. The crystals are very small so you feel like they can clean out the dirt deep down into the pores. It makes you feel very refreshed after each use and it doesn't overdry the skin! I have acne prone skin and works wonders for me. I do not think that this would be a great option for people with super sensitive skin.
BEST ACNE SPOT TREATMENT (2)
Kiehl's Dermatologist Solutions Breakout Control Targeted Acne Spot Treatment
It worked wonders deep within my skin to clear my spots.This product does wonders for a quick fix, and by quick fix i mean barely any acne. This is the only acne spot treatment.This is a sulfur based spot treatment, it is different than your salicylic acid or drug store, the thought is that adult acne is different. I am sure that this would work wonders for some people, and at time it really reduced my active pimples.
BEST NIGHT TIME MOISTURIZER
Origins High Potency Night-A-Mins Mineral-Enriched Renewal Cream
Origins holds the key to a good night's beauty sleep, filled with night-a-mins (do you get it?), moisture, and calming aromas to lull you to sleep. It has a mousse texture at first but when you work it on your face it melts and gets absorbed rather quickly. It leaves the skin feeling like silk, I'm not exaggerating.Helps to repair and hydrate cells, damaged skin wakes up healthy.
BEST EYE CREAM
Origins Refreshing Eye Cream to Brighten and DePuff
Origins' eye cream is a wake-up call, made with coffee beans, magnolia extract, and ginseng to kick-start eye energy before the day begins. First time I've tried this eye cream and this is wonderful. It instantly perks up my whole eye area , brightens it, smooths it out and it looks radiant. I really like the texture. It has a very tiny shimmer which helps illuminate the under-eye area.Used daily this eye cream is a miracle worker. Brightens, gets rid of grey bags, and all puffiness gone! I can't imagine not having it with me.
BEST FACE OIL (All skin types)
Trilogy Rose Hip oil
Trilogy uses only plant based ingredients that will restore the natural health and glow of your skin.
This oil helps to reduce lines, wrinkles and to smooth the skin add hydration. Containing Omega essential fatty acids, besides some antioxidants, this rejuvenating rosehip oil is destined for all skin types and may very well be the best organic face moisturizer.
BEST ANTI AGING
Vichy Liftactiv Serum 10 Supreme
This serum quenches skin and improves its texture, thanks to rhamnose, a plant sugar derived from silver birch trees, coupled with hyaluronic acid fragments that penetrate deep to activate the genes involved with skin rejuvenation and firming.I dont have signs of aging i have added it to prevent, i use it only few times a week.
BEST EXFOLIANT (WEEKLY)
Dr.Brandt PoreDermabrasion- send you pores to the shrink
I love this product! This has done wonders for my skin.It leaves your skin feeling soft and clean. I also love how smooth it makes your makeup look. It's one of the best exfoliators I have eve use. The crystals are very small so you feel like they can clean out the dirt deep down into the pores. It makes you feel very refreshed after each use and it doesn't overdry the skin! I have acne prone skin and works wonders for me. I do not think that this would be a great option for people with super sensitive skin.
BEST EXFOLIANT (MONTHLY)
DR. JART+Dermaclear™ Micro Milk Peel
The nice quality of this is that this exfoliates gently and does not leave your skin feeling irritated or dry and flaky. It is also a quick process. Sure, it's intensely exfoliating — thanks to lactic and salicylic acids.I can't recommend trying out the Micro Milk Peel enough. It's powerful while still being gentle, and that's pretty much the holy grail when it comes to skin care.y biggest recommendation is to follow up with a thick moisturizer or oil afterwards.Can work for dry skin aswell. And, if you can't tolerate glycolic well on your face, this is still a great alternative.
BEST MAKEUP REMOVER
The Balms Away
A very unrated yet an amazing product.This is my all time favorite eye makeup remover. It is about the consistency of vaseline, which it is not, and works like a dream. THIS stuff is wonderful. I no longer scrub my eyes red trying to get eye liner off.I take a SMALL dip on my finger and gently rub my eyes with this stuff.. give you crazy raccoon eyes, then you wipe it off and everything comes off like magic.
BEST MICELLAR WATER (AKA MAKEUP REMOVER)
Bioderma Sensibio H2O
It has no scent, doesn't leave any residue and does a terrific job of removing even super tough makeup. You don't have to rub, just gently press a cotton pad soaked with Bioderma on whatever area you're trying to remove and wipe and it comes right off. It's great for sensitive skin and leaves your face feeling smooth and hydrated.
Bioderma Sensibio H2O
It has no scent, doesn't leave any residue and does a terrific job of removing even super tough makeup. You don't have to rub, just gently press a cotton pad soaked with Bioderma on whatever area you're trying to remove and wipe and it comes right off. It's great for sensitive skin and leaves your face feeling smooth and hydrated.
BEST SUNSCREEN
Shiseido Urban Environment Oil Free UV Protector Broad Spectrum SPF 42
Sunscreen is the most important skin care product. However, finding a great sunscreen for oily skin can be tough. This offering, from Shiseido, offers amazing protection, a matte finish, no white cast, and even some skin care benefits. It’ll leave your skin looking matte, while some silicone will help reduce the look of your pores.
BEST LIP BALM
Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment Advanced Therapy
Really like the creamy, light feel and the staying power, as well as the subtle aroma of this lip product. I have tried many, since I tend to have dry, chapped lips, especially in the winter months. This product does heal the dryness and is great to put on at night, to wake up with soft, healed lips. It's also a nice, glossy look alone or over lipstick. You don't need a lot.
Sunscreen is the most important skin care product. However, finding a great sunscreen for oily skin can be tough. This offering, from Shiseido, offers amazing protection, a matte finish, no white cast, and even some skin care benefits. It’ll leave your skin looking matte, while some silicone will help reduce the look of your pores.
BEST LIP BALM
Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment Advanced Therapy
BEST SOS MOISTURIZER
Indeed Labs 10balm
Soothe even the most ultra-sensitive skin in a flash. This blend of 10 calming ingredients, including arnica, bee pollen extract and vitamin E, heeds the SOS call of any flare-ups.It feels like a thick moisturiser and blends into the skin effortlessly. It definitely blurs my pores and creates a flawless base. I noticed it dries matte quickly.Since its pretty thick i dont use it daily basis i just use it as a spot treatment only when my skin gets flared up with any products reaction to calm it down.If you have dry, irritated or sensitive skin you will fall in love with this balm.
BEST HAIR OIL FOR MOISTURE
Moroccan oil Treatment
I love this product!!! One of the best hair oil.Makes your hair silky, but not oily at all. At first, I was wrapped up in how awesome the smell was in my hair. But it's so great on my hair! It doesn't weigh it down, or make it greasy. It helps it stay smooth, and soft.
BEST BODY LOTION
L'Occitane Soothing and Beautifying Milk Concentrate
I hate the oily sticky feeling of lotions and strong perfume smell gives an headache but not with this one has a subtle fragrance somewhat sweet its thick but not sticky.Milk proteins and almond oil combine in one elegant cream that can turn even the pastiest knees into smooth skin again.
Choosing the best skincare products can be very overwhelming as there are so many different variations available. Spending time in researching and finding out what is best for you is worth it though as choosing the right product will help you solve whatever skin issues you have and help maintain healthy glowing skin.Indeed Labs 10balm
Soothe even the most ultra-sensitive skin in a flash. This blend of 10 calming ingredients, including arnica, bee pollen extract and vitamin E, heeds the SOS call of any flare-ups.It feels like a thick moisturiser and blends into the skin effortlessly. It definitely blurs my pores and creates a flawless base. I noticed it dries matte quickly.Since its pretty thick i dont use it daily basis i just use it as a spot treatment only when my skin gets flared up with any products reaction to calm it down.If you have dry, irritated or sensitive skin you will fall in love with this balm.
BEST SOS ACNE HELP
Peter Thomas Roth AHA BHA Acne Clearing Gel
My obsession with exfoliants can be noted, but for oily skin types it can be especially beneficial. Regular exfoliation will keep your pores clear, and over time it can actually make them look smaller!
This gel is a heavy-duty product with both 2% salicylic acid (an exfoliant that also keeps acne away), and 10% glycolic acid (this acid penetrates deep to seriously improve skin texture).
While there are some lightly hydrating ingredients here, chances are you’ll still want to apply a light moisturizer on top.
BEST NAIL TREATMENT
Nails Inc Back to Life Recovery Treatment & Base Coat
I used this for two weeks, and truly noticed a difference in the look of my nails (normal and hydrated) and did not have a single split nail the week after, when I did not use any polish or product at all.
Then I decided to try it as a base coat. I applied it under some dark red polish (another brand). The amazing part was when I removed the polish,there were no stains or weak nails and the nail paint came off really easily.
My obsession with exfoliants can be noted, but for oily skin types it can be especially beneficial. Regular exfoliation will keep your pores clear, and over time it can actually make them look smaller!
This gel is a heavy-duty product with both 2% salicylic acid (an exfoliant that also keeps acne away), and 10% glycolic acid (this acid penetrates deep to seriously improve skin texture).
While there are some lightly hydrating ingredients here, chances are you’ll still want to apply a light moisturizer on top.
BEST NAIL TREATMENT
Nails Inc Back to Life Recovery Treatment & Base Coat
I used this for two weeks, and truly noticed a difference in the look of my nails (normal and hydrated) and did not have a single split nail the week after, when I did not use any polish or product at all.
Then I decided to try it as a base coat. I applied it under some dark red polish (another brand). The amazing part was when I removed the polish,there were no stains or weak nails and the nail paint came off really easily.
Moroccan oil Treatment
I love this product!!! One of the best hair oil.Makes your hair silky, but not oily at all. At first, I was wrapped up in how awesome the smell was in my hair. But it's so great on my hair! It doesn't weigh it down, or make it greasy. It helps it stay smooth, and soft.
BEST BODY LOTION
L'Occitane Soothing and Beautifying Milk Concentrate
I hate the oily sticky feeling of lotions and strong perfume smell gives an headache but not with this one has a subtle fragrance somewhat sweet its thick but not sticky.Milk proteins and almond oil combine in one elegant cream that can turn even the pastiest knees into smooth skin again.
Stay tuned to know about all my drugstore favorites in skincare that I found amazing.